No Chance of Remarriage: Get Lost

Elisa fixed her gaze on Gareth, remaining silent.

Gareth recalled Thomas' advice on feigning vulnerability before Elisa, but he wasn't sure how to execute it. He was worried that she would see through his facade if he suddenly complained about pain from his injuries.

But if he disregarded Thomas' suggestion, his visit would be in vain...

Caught in a mental struggle, Gareth hesitated. However, Elisa broke the silence, asking, "Mr. Wickam, is there something else you wanted to say?"

"Yes!"

Elisa's question provided an opening for Gareth to proceed. He continued, "When I woke up, I had difficulty breathing and felt a heaviness in my chest."

"Is that so?" Elisa maintained a skeptical expression.

Gareth nodded, maintaining his composure as he looked Elisa in the eyes, "Of course! If you don't believe me, you can check for yourself."

Once bitten, twice shy. Elisa had learned her lesson and wouldn't fall for Gareth's act again, especially not now that he was fully conscious and not in a state of confusion or weakness.

She smirked, "Well, Mr. Wickam, when you scolded those men earlier, you sounded perfectly composed and strong. You didn't sound like someone struggling with health issues. You know what… you don't have to pretend, for my sake. If you're looking for someone of wife material which will also appease your grandmother, then go ahead and advertise for a bride based on her preferences."

"But there's only one Elisa Benett in this world. You're exceptional in medicine and have everything my grandmother loves. Plus, starting from scratch with someone else would be a waste of time."

Gareth pursed his lips, realizing Elisa wasn't falling for his act.

After all, he couldn't bring himself to act stubborn and shameless.

Elisa countered, "If that's the case, go ahead and stick to your requirements and search for a bride. There are countless women in this city, and I'm sure you'll come across at least a few who meet your standards."

"By the way, let me clarify something. We never had the level of familiarity that you claim. Don't speak like we went through a long adjustment period and getting to know each other. We didn't!"

"Mr. Wickam, if you don't have any other important matters, please leave. I have a lot of things to attend to."

Elisa had run out of patience and didn't want to continue the conversation with him.

Gareth had put in the effort to come here, and leaving without accomplishing anything made him reluctant.

He approached her and suggested, "Let's find other partners since those morons are unwilling to cooperate with you. We'll head to Foris City tomorrow, and my cousin's wedding is just around the corner."

"Didn't Grandma say there's still over a month left?" Elisa frowned, recalling Julia's mention of the wedding date.